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Jim Adkins of Jimmy Eat World talks Fall Frenzy, band’s future

Making the Phoenix area proud for years, Jimmy Eat World has recently wrapped up touring on their seventh full-length album and has jumped into Arizona’s Fall Frenzy to officially wrap things up in their home town. The State Press caught up with frontman Jim Adkins about playing Fall Frenzy and what’s next for the alt-rock gods.

By Lauren Jordan | September 27, 2011

Video: Erickson, Osweiler look ahead to Oregon State

Erickson, Osweiler look ahead to Oregon State from The State Press on Vimeo.

By Master Tesfatsion | September 26, 2011

Police arrest suspected serial bike thief

Banned from all four ASU campuses, the bike-thief was apprehended after several theft occurrences.

By Shawn Raymundo | September 26, 2011

NEW EXPERIENCES: Creator of PHXexposed Kevin Mulvin poses at Royal Coffee Bar in the Phoenix Public Market on Thursday morning. PHXexposed links the community with local businesses through drawings that give the winner a chance to try new places. (Photo by Lillian Reid)

Alumnus connects Phoenix community with culture

PHXexposed, an organization that connects community to culture, is ASU alumnus Keith Mulvin’s attempt at unearthing downtown Phoenix’s assets.

By Leandra Huffer | September 26, 2011

Video: Snakes on campus

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By Samantha Valtierra Bush | September 26, 2011

A PIECE OF HISTORY: The Packard Stadium on ASU's Tempe campus has hosted baseball since 1974. Recently, the team has considered practicing and playing at other venues such as the Tempe Diablo Stadium and Hohokam Park. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

ASU, Chicago Cubs to share baseball stadium

The Arizona Board of Regents recently gave ASU the green light to enter into an agreement with the Chicago Cubs to share a state-of-the-art baseball facility.

By Brennan Smith | September 26, 2011

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'Vice Verses' an instant classic for Switchfoot

While Switchfoot has garnered praise from critics since the release of their breakout album, “Vice Verses” builds on the group's accomplishments.

By Trevor Paxton | September 26, 2011

DISCUSSING BILLS: USG Senators meet on Sunday night to discuss bills. Senate Bill 17 is one of the bills the Senate is currently considering and deals with opposing the state bill banning gay marriage. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Future uncertain for USG gay marriage bill

USG meets to revise wording in SB 17 concerning LGBTQ support for same-sex marriage equality

By Dan Oberhaus | September 25, 2011

STUDYING SUICIDE: Grad students Azadeh Nikfarjam, left, and Ehsan Emadzadeh, right, are representing ASU in the annual Medical Natural Language Processing Challenge. Their goal is to identify and categorize emotions found in suicide notes. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Students analyze emotions found in suicide notes

The annual Medical Natural Language Processing Challenge is focusing on categorizing content from suicide notes

By Michael Gordon | September 25, 2011

IN HONOR: Matthew Bauer, Procurement Supervisor for Materials Management of Maricopa County, is handed the Gabe Zimmerman Public Service Award for Innovation by President and CEO of Helios Education Foundation Paul Luna on Friday at the National Conference on Citizenship. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

National conference brings civility to the Valley

The 66th Annual National Conference last week focused on America’s role in civic engagement and honored several leaders in civility.

By Shawn Raymundo | September 25, 2011

CENTER STAGE: Isadore Triankle and Michelle Kesler play "K'vakarat," a composition written by Osvaldo Golijoy during the Celebration of Women in Music at ASU's Katzin Concert Hall on Friday. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Concert celebrates women composers

A Celebration of Women in Music featured performances by ASU’s Music Ensemble and the Feminist College Ensemble.

By Jasmine Barta | September 25, 2011

DREAM GREEN: ASU Lodestar Center and the City of Phoenix joined at the new sustainable "Garden of Dreams", in Encanto Park, for a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday morning. (Photo by Lillian Reid)

Garden of Dreams fosters community involvement

Sustainable desert garden created by ASU program training students to work for non-profit organizations.

By Ryan McCullough | September 25, 2011

NOT ENOUGH: ASU senior defender Kari Shane tries to dribble past Cal sophomore midfielder Kaitlyn Fitzpatrick during the Golden Bears’ 1-0 win on Friday. The Sun Devils’ shortened roster was a major factor in the loss. (Photo courtesy of Steve Rodriguez)

Soccer plays well, still falls to Cal

For the most part, ASU’s defense held up the prolific Golden Bear attack.

By Justin Janssen | September 25, 2011

Mickey Avalon animates fans with glam-rap at Martini Ranch

Mickey Avalon stirred up Scottsdale Friday night with his set of both classic and new songs.

By Taylor Brooks | September 25, 2011

Romney lacks economy 101

Republican Presidential nominee Rick Perry supports what’s logical and beneficial to our economy by endorsing in-state tuition for illegal immigrants.

By Emilie Eaton | September 25, 2011

BLUE SHOWER: ASU junior linebacker Vontaze Burfict (left) and redshirt senior cornerback Omar Bolden dump the ceremonial Powerade on coach Dennis Erickson in the 4th quarter of the Sun Devils’ 43-22 upset over USC. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Football finally vanquishes USC

The win snapped an 11 game losing streak to the No. 23 Trojans | Slideshow inside |

By Tyler Emerick | September 25, 2011

Regents evens out per-student funding

The Arizona Board of Regents met Thursday to discuss the fiscal year 2013 operating budget for the Arizona University System.

By Kharli Mandeville | September 22, 2011

Slideshow: ASU students flock to GLOWfest

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By MultimediaDirector | September 22, 2011

VANTAGE POINT: Senior finance major J.J. Tang and senior mechanical engineering major Gordon Freirich have received funding from EDSON to put their ergonomically improved wheelchairs on the market, hopefully within the next several months. (Photo by Lillian Reid)

New student startup finds solution for wheelchair users

With funding from Edson Student Entrepreneur, Vantage Realized can further develop their business.

By Sade Hurst | September 22, 2011

Students gather to protest Troy Davis execution

The Troy Davis case has given many students a cause to unite and show their support by wearing black on Friday.

By April Fischer | September 22, 2011

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